Cultural Historian Br. John, portrays
world class, show horse performer, inventor, horse whisperer/trainer-Tom Bass. Born into slavery in 1859 and nicknamed "The High-Hatted Horseman, Tom was the creator of the famed, over 110 year old, "American Royal Saddlehorse" Show, in Kansas City, MO. (Note far right pictured American Royal Horseshow hosted in old Convention Hall-circa 1915)
CLICK BELOW to hear the original tune-he Ballad Of Tom Bass (written & performed) by
Br. John

From the acclaimed, one man show, "Tales From The Black West; The Musical"
CLICK BELOW to hear the original tune, written and recorded by Br. John-I BETCHA DIDN'T KNOW.

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Motown tribute Band-The Collective feat. Br. John-The 8 piece band delivers classic R&B dance tunes (Al Green, James Brown, Four Tops, Peter Gabriel, Smokey Robinson & much more) from the 1960s to the 80s.

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  Enjoy a selection from "Br. John's Dog Days", a show celebrating the life and times and significant contributions of dogs, as well as the special, canine, pet friends of Br. John.

       (On the Right)
  
          Mail Dog

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How Stories Came To The World 
​(from the storytelling showcase-Br. John's African Folktales)      

*CLICK TO HEAR-With These Hands-Dino O'Dell, feat Mr. Kneel & Br. John   

                             www.dinoodell.com  

​​*CLICK to watch the Dino O'Dell video, "Around The World", from the album "Outer Space", feat. Br. John

                      

*CLICK for Br. John SINGS "Luck Be A Lady" (from the hit Broadway, musical "GUYS AND DOLLS")


*CLICK to hear tribute tunes from Br. John's band-
                     The Br. John Duo feat. Rick Cole
   "Good music, good memories, good fun!"